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MAS Q' EMPANADAS

5272 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 305.399.7412

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911818
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in bathroom, crawled along wall by handwashing sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025035993Apr 30, 2025May 20, 2025$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in bathroom, crawled along wall by handwashing sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter by handwashing sink. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table next fryers. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Blue drink bottle in reach-in cooler at cookline. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw shrimp, and raw chicken over fries in white chest freezer in back storage area. Operator rearranged.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purell spray bottles next to vinegar underneath prep table diagonal from triple sink. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handwashing sink had a sponge inside. Handwashing sink on cook line had container with water inside. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup in sugar container and in seasoning container next to handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of plastic water bottles on floor at front counter. 2 cases of oil on floor by back door exit. Operator moved items off of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink on cook line.
Basic/29-20-5
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container inside hand wash sink next to prep area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at prep station
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located in prep station
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing around back prep station
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease under fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Salt and sugar bags in back prep area
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris located next to prep sink
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around prep sink and behind reach in cooler
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 1, 2025 · Time Extended
May 1, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches outside reach in cooler at prep station 2 live roaches on oil containers 2 live roaches on floor near kitchen exit door Total: 11 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 1, 2025 · Observed on 5/1/25 8:15am 2 live roaches on wall 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on top of reach in cooler 1 live roach on floor behind prep reach in freezer Total: 4 live roaches Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor next to grease trap next to 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches next to water heater at prep station 1 dead roach on floor next to kitchen exit door Total: 8 dead roaches
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 1, 2025 · Observed on 5/1/25 8:15am 3 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 3 dead on floor under prep table 3 dead on floor behind reach in freezer Total: 9 dead roaches Time Extended
Apr 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches outside reach in cooler at prep station 2 live roaches on oil containers 2 live roaches on floor near kitchen exit door Total: 11 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor next to grease trap next to 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches next to water heater at prep station 1 dead roach on floor next to kitchen exit door Total: 8 dead roaches
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Basic/35B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Recommend operator to place in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use, never used
Intermediate/16-43-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.